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Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME

Holiday home in Bass Harbor with kitchen and patio

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Experience the tranquility of Driftwood Cottage, nestled near Acadia National Park's Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse entrance. Unwind on the spacious wrap-around deck or by the fire pit in a peaceful environment, perfect for families and pets alike. Inside, enjoy a well-appointed eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and multiple gathering spaces in the adjacent living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME

This sweet ranch home abuts Acadia National Park's Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse entrance. Its close to the Acadia National Parks walking trails Ship Harbor and Wonderland. Seawall is also not to far from Driftwood Cottage. There is a big wrap around front deck along with a big front yard. You and your family can enjoy the fire pit and play set in peace and quite environment. Driftwood Cottage is pretty private so you can enjoy your vacation with your family. The cottage is pet friendly and your pet will enjoy the spacious environment. Restaurants, little shops, grocery stores and the library are located near by. You will enter this comfortable ranch home through a spacious mudroom. Inside, the eat-in kitchen offers seating for 4 at the table and 2 more at the bar. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and is well appointed. The adjacent living room is spacious, offering multiple spaces for gathering. Featuring two bedrooms, the master is set with a king size bed. The master bedroom does have TV and amazon fire stick set up. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with a full bed over a full bed with a pull out twin trundle bed underneath. Allowing for up to 5 people in this room. This second bedroom would be great for kids, it also has TV and amazon fire stick set up.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No out of control parties

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Bass Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Naturalist's Notebook and Wild Gardens of Acadia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Bass Harbor travel guide
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Tremont, ME

What's nearby

  • I was so lucky to get this shot. Battled traffic and had a short run to get there just as the sun set. Just missed the best light but still came away with this. It's an iconic location but with light like this how could I not take the iconic shot? #Golden
    Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acadia National Park which includes a lake or waterhole, forests and wetlands
    Acadia National Park
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cadillac Mountain featuring mountains, a sunset and landscape views
    Cadillac Mountain
    37 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wonderland Trail Trailhead
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beal's Lobster Pier
    9 min drive
  • Archie’s Lobster
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    8 min drive
  • The Upper Deck
    7 min drive
  • Nor’ Easter Pound & Market
    29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Acadia National Park. Ship Harbor Nature Trailhead and Wonderland Trail Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Driftwood Cottage: Bass Harbor, ME Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and comfortable place to get
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and comfortable - nice place to unwind after a busy day at Acadia! Only issue was that it was very dark (no outdoor light) when we checked in and the stairs to walk up to front door had no railing (which was a little tricky for my wife and her bad knee).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful property for us and our twodogs. Yard is very pet friendly, and house is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Very quiet neighborhood but close to all activities. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you to the owners. You do a great job. The house was neat, clean, and has just about everything you could need. Perfect place for our vacation for our family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

char w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to experience Arcadia NP and surrounding area. House is located down a very quiet road so very peaceful with great deck to chill out. Kitchen is very well appointed. Hosts perfect communicators.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to end the day!

We loved the place! Great vacation and could go there to relax in the evening. Very clean we all loved the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house at a great location

My friends and I recently stayed here for a friends trip. The house was even better in person, very clean, extremely well stocked, and in a great location. Walking distance to the Bass Harbor lighthouse. Highly reccomend staying here for your next vacation!!!! One of the best rentals I have ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

Property was amazing, great place to relax after exploring the area. Perfect for families with young kids. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts and stay

We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean and had so many thoughtful extra amenities. Great hosts and beautiful location! We loved our stay on the 'quiet side' of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend

Property was clean and spacious Wonderful stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

This was probably one of the best stocked vocational rentals we have ever stayed in. Everything you need is provided. The place was so clean and was the perfect size for a family of 4 with two teenage boys. The location was amazing. It is just a half mile walk from the house to the bass harbor lighthouse and 25 minutes from the Acadia visitors center and the start of the park loop road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Arcadia

Lovely property in a beautiful bit of the island. The house was so well thought through - everything you need. Such a beautiful and peaceful part of the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Visting Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor was amazing. Lobster rolls like no other in South Harbor. The home we stayed in was lovely and met all our needs. Beautiful property in a great location. Loved seeing the deer out front when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beds

Property and location was wonderful. Beds in small bedroom was a little difficult for adults, but we made do. We completely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for Acadia

Great location!! The house is comfortable and had everything you could possibly need . The bathroom needs updating but overall a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing staton the quiet side!!

We had a blast! Never stayed in the quiet side and everything was so delightful. Hikes nearby for the whole family to enjoy and the home was better than advertised!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Getaway

This house is perfectly located near some beautiful hikes in Acadia! The hosts were SUPER responsive and we felt right at home. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook some delicious meals. I’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bass Harbir

Nice place. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

This house was a perfect place to stay for our trip to Acadia. It was stocked with just about everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable and wonderful to come home to after a day activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

We loved our time in Bass Harbor. The house had everything we needed. It was close enough to Bar Harbor and Southeast Harbor, but far enough away to be quiet. We loved exploring Seawall and the nature cruise we took.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Colin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-Appointed House, Quiet Stay, Great Location

Joseph and Christina's house is a quiet, clean, well-appointed house in a great location. It's on the quieter side of Mt. Desert Island (which was great for our family). Bass Harbor Head Light is right down the road (walking distance), and the lovely little town of Southwest Harbor is a short drive up the road. Bar Harbor and the big sights in Acadia NP are a just a short drive away. We loved our stay at Driftwood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

Enjoyed staying at this property. It was very close to a bunch of major locations as well as a great restaurant called Archie’s lobster. We were able to get to a lot of the Arcadia attractions with 20 minutes, which is exactly what we were looking for. We were far enough away that we were in the middle of the woods. The kitchen was well stocked, and they had so much firewood to enjoy in the evenings. Thanks for the amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great Acadia stay at Driftwood Cottage

We returned to driftwood cottage after falling in love with the property two years ago, and this time we had one more child and one more dog than our last visit! Once again, this incredible property did not disappoint. Our kids loved the bunk beds, the swing set, and the children’s books, and my wife and I appreciated the laundry machines, the spacious deck, and the quiet setting. Our hosts were, as always, prompt and helpful when we needed assistance. They even shared some clutch suggestions for entertaining our family on a rainy day. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Highly recommend! We loved staying at Driftwood Cottage. So many extras included in this VRBO. Communicating with the owners was easy and quick. No complaints. We hope to definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

We had the best time exploring Acadia and being able to stay at this amazing home! It literally had everything you could possibly need. It was so clean, comfortable and peaceful. Being greeted every morning by the cute little deer was an extra bonus. It was great being walking distance to the Bass Harbor Lighthouse and a 4 minute drive to the Wonderland Trail. And close enough to end most evenings in Southwest Harbor. Looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024